Nadine Edwards Livres

Exploring the often-overlooked topic of placental birth, this book presents three distinct approaches to its delivery within maternity care. It highlights research indicating significant benefits for the baby when a slower method is employed and advocates for a natural approach for healthy women. By detailing the evidence behind each option and discussing the broader context of these decisions, the authors aim to empower women in their choices. Renowned researchers Dr. Nadine Edwards and Dr. Sara Wickham provide an updated perspective on this essential aspect of childbirth.

The rise in home births has prompted health policymakers to explore effective strategies for providing community-based midwifery services. This book delves into the training and support necessary for new midwives and obstetricians to ensure safe and effective home birth practices, highlighting the importance of adapting healthcare systems to meet the growing demand for these services.

Meeting her baby for the very first time, is usually one of the most powerful and magical experiences of a woman's life. If surrounded by love, privacy and calmness, her body takes over and instinctively knows how to birth her baby, even if she hasn't had a baby before. While obstetric expertise and technology are invaluable for the mothers and babies who need them, too often, routine practices and interventions can make it more difficult for women to birth their babies straight forwardly using their own strengths and instincts. This book describes physiological birthing, looks at current beliefs and practices around birthing, examines some of the relevant research, and suggests how women can increase the likelihood of giving birth to their babies using there own efforts, without unnecessary interventions.